Prop firm rules
FTMO rules
FTMO's rules for the 1-Step and 2-Step Challenge, the Instant Account and FTMO Futures: profit targets, daily loss, maximum loss and the best-day rule.
At a glance · FTMO Challenge: 1-Step 50K, evaluation
- Account
- FTMO Challenge: 1-Step 50K
- Profit target
- $5,000
- Daily loss limit
- $1,500, ends the account
- Day resets
- Midnight Prague time
- Maximum drawdown
- $5,000 trailing, end of day
- Consistency
- Best day ≤ 50% of profit, for passing
- Minimum days
- None
- Maximum size
- Leverage up to 1:100 (Standard account type), cannot be increased
- News trading
- Allowed
- Holding trades
- Overnight and weekends
What stands out
The 1-Step Challenge has a best-day rule. On the 50K: a $5,000 target, a $1,500 daily loss limit, and a $5,000 maximum loss that trails at the end of the day. No single day may be more than half of your profit, both to pass and once funded.
The 2-Step Challenge has a static maximum loss. $5,000 on the 50K, fixed from the start, with a $2,500 daily limit, targets of $5,000 then $2,500, and at least four trading days in each step.
Breaking a daily limit ends the account on every FTMO forex account, rather than pausing the day.
Swing accounts keep weekends open. The Standard account type restricts news and weekend holds once funded; the Swing type allows both, at lower leverage (1:30).
FTMO Futures runs on its own rules. Futures Growth and Futures Pro trail at the end of the day, close by 4:10 PM Eastern and start funded accounts at 2 contracts.
FTMO Challenge: 1-Step
Sizes 10K, 25K, 50K, 100K, 200K. The table shows the 50K account. Drawdown $5,000 trailing, end of day · Daily loss $1,500 · Target $5,000.
| Rule | Evaluation | Funded |
|---|---|---|
| Profit target | $5,000 | None |
| Daily loss limit | $1,500, ends the account | $1,500, ends the account |
| Day resets | Midnight Prague time | Midnight Prague time |
| Maximum drawdown | $5,000 trailing, end of day | $5,000 trailing, end of day |
| Consistency | Best day ≤ 50% of profit, for passing | Best day ≤ 50% of profit, for passing |
| Minimum days | None | None |
| Maximum size | Leverage up to 1:100 (Standard account type), cannot be increased | Leverage up to 1:100 (Standard account type), cannot be increased |
| News trading | Allowed | Restricted |
| Holding trades | Overnight and weekends | Overnight yes, weekends no |
Every account size, evaluation
| Size | Profit target | Daily loss limit | Maximum drawdown |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10K | $1,000 | $300, ends the account | $1,000 trailing, end of day |
| 25K | $2,500 | $750, ends the account | $2,500 trailing, end of day |
| 50K | $5,000 | $1,500, ends the account | $5,000 trailing, end of day |
| 100K | $10,000 | $3,000, ends the account | $10,000 trailing, end of day |
| 200K | $20,000 | $6,000, ends the account | $20,000 trailing, end of day |
FTMO Challenge: 2-Step (Standard account type)
Sizes 10K, 25K, 50K, 100K, 200K. The table shows the 50K account. Drawdown $5,000 static · Daily loss $2,500 · Target $5,000.
| Rule | Step 1 | Step 2 | Funded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Profit target | $5,000 | $2,500 | None |
| Daily loss limit | $2,500, ends the account | $2,500, ends the account | $2,500, ends the account |
| Day resets | Midnight Prague time | Midnight Prague time | Midnight Prague time |
| Maximum drawdown | $5,000 static | $5,000 static | $5,000 static |
| Consistency | None | None | None |
| Minimum days | 4 minimum | 4 minimum | None |
| Maximum size | Leverage up to 1:100 (Standard account type), cannot be increased | Leverage up to 1:100 (Standard account type), cannot be increased | Leverage up to 1:100 (Standard account type), cannot be increased |
| News trading | Allowed | Allowed | Restricted |
| Holding trades | Overnight and weekends | Overnight and weekends | Overnight yes, weekends no |
Every account size, step 1
| Size | Profit target | Daily loss limit | Maximum drawdown |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10K | $1,000 | $500, ends the account | $1,000 static |
| 25K | $2,500 | $1,250, ends the account | $2,500 static |
| 50K | $5,000 | $2,500, ends the account | $5,000 static |
| 100K | $10,000 | $5,000, ends the account | $10,000 static |
| 200K | $20,000 | $10,000, ends the account | $20,000 static |
FTMO Challenge: 2-Step (Swing account type)
Sizes 10K, 25K, 50K, 100K, 200K. The table shows the 50K account. Drawdown $5,000 static · Daily loss $2,500 · Target $5,000.
| Rule | Step 1 | Step 2 | Funded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Profit target | $5,000 | $2,500 | None |
| Daily loss limit | $2,500, ends the account | $2,500, ends the account | $2,500, ends the account |
| Day resets | Midnight Prague time | Midnight Prague time | Midnight Prague time |
| Maximum drawdown | $5,000 static | $5,000 static | $5,000 static |
| Consistency | None | None | None |
| Minimum days | 4 minimum | 4 minimum | None |
| Maximum size | Leverage up to 1:30 (Swing account type) | Leverage up to 1:30 (Swing account type) | Leverage up to 1:30 (Swing account type) |
| News trading | Allowed | Allowed | Allowed |
| Holding trades | Overnight and weekends | Overnight and weekends | Overnight and weekends |
Every account size, step 1
| Size | Profit target | Daily loss limit | Maximum drawdown |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10K | $1,000 | $500, ends the account | $1,000 static |
| 25K | $2,500 | $1,250, ends the account | $2,500 static |
| 50K | $5,000 | $2,500, ends the account | $5,000 static |
| 100K | $10,000 | $5,000, ends the account | $10,000 static |
| 200K | $20,000 | $10,000, ends the account | $20,000 static |
FTMO Instant Account
Sizes 5K, 10K, 25K, 50K, 100K. The table shows the 50K account. Drawdown $5,000 trailing on the closed balance · Daily loss $1,500.
| Rule | Instant funded |
|---|---|
| Profit target | None |
| Daily loss limit | $1,500, ends the account |
| Day resets | Midnight Prague time |
| Maximum drawdown | $5,000 trailing on the closed balance |
| Consistency | Best day ≤ 30% of profit, for a payout |
| Minimum days | None |
| Maximum size | Leverage up to 1:100 (Standard account type), cannot be increased |
| News trading | Restricted |
| Holding trades | Overnight yes, weekends no |
Every account size, instant funded
| Size | Profit target | Daily loss limit | Maximum drawdown |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | None | $150, ends the account | $500 trailing on the closed balance |
| 10K | None | $300, ends the account | $1,000 trailing on the closed balance |
| 25K | None | $750, ends the account | $2,500 trailing on the closed balance |
| 50K | None | $1,500, ends the account | $5,000 trailing on the closed balance |
| 100K | None | $3,000, ends the account | $10,000 trailing on the closed balance |
FTMO Futures Growth
Sizes 50K, 100K, 150K. The table shows the 50K account. Drawdown $2,000 trailing, end of day, stops at the start · No daily loss limit · Target $3,000.
| Rule | Evaluation | Funded | Live |
|---|---|---|---|
| Profit target | $3,000 | None | Not published |
| Daily loss limit | None | $1,000, pauses the day | Not published |
| Day resets | – | 6:00 PM ET | – |
| Maximum drawdown | $2,000 trailing, end of day, stops at the start | $2,000 trailing, end of day, stops at the start | Not published |
| Consistency | Best day ≤ 40% of profit, for passing | None | Not published |
| Minimum days | None | None | Not published |
| Days for a payout | – | 4 days of $150+ | – |
| Maximum size | 5 contracts (50 micros) | 2 contracts (20 micros), scaling | Not published |
| News trading | Allowed | Allowed | Not published |
| Holding trades | Flat by 4:10 PM ET | Flat by 4:10 PM ET | Not published |
| Time limits | – | Closes after 30 days idle | – |
Every account size, evaluation
| Size | Profit target | Daily loss limit | Maximum drawdown |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50K | $3,000 | None | $2,000 trailing, end of day, stops at the start |
| 100K | $6,000 | None | $3,500 trailing, end of day, stops at the start |
| 150K | $9,000 | None | $5,000 trailing, end of day, stops at the start |
FTMO Futures Pro
Sizes 50K, 100K, 150K. The table shows the 50K account. Drawdown $3,000 trailing, end of day, stops at the start · Daily loss $1,000 · Target $3,000.
| Rule | Evaluation | Funded | Live |
|---|---|---|---|
| Profit target | $3,000 | None | Not published |
| Daily loss limit | $1,000, ends the account | $1,000, ends the account | Not published |
| Day resets | 6:00 PM ET | 6:00 PM ET | – |
| Maximum drawdown | $3,000 trailing, end of day, stops at the start | $3,000 trailing, end of day, stops at the start | Not published |
| Consistency | Best day ≤ 50% of profit, for passing | None | Not published |
| Minimum days | None | None | Not published |
| Days for a payout | – | 5 days of $200+ | – |
| Maximum size | 5 contracts (50 micros) | 2 contracts (20 micros), scaling | Not published |
| News trading | Allowed | Allowed | Not published |
| Holding trades | Flat by 4:10 PM ET | Flat by 4:10 PM ET | Not published |
| Time limits | – | Closes after 30 days idle | – |
Every account size, evaluation
| Size | Profit target | Daily loss limit | Maximum drawdown |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50K | $3,000 | $1,000, ends the account | $3,000 trailing, end of day, stops at the start |
| 100K | $6,000 | $1,500, ends the account | $4,500 trailing, end of day, stops at the start |
| 150K | $9,000 | $2,000, ends the account | $6,000 trailing, end of day, stops at the start |
No longer sold
FTMO Challenge: 1-Step (orders before 12 Oct 2026, Best Day Rule). Accounts already running keep their own rules.
Where these rules come from
Every figure above is from FTMO's own pages, read on 30 October 2026. Where a page leaves a rule open, or two pages disagree, the table says so instead of guessing. Firms change their rules, so the firm's pages have the final word.
The 9 pages checked
- Trading objectives · ftmo.com
- What are the account specifications · ftmo.com
- Can i trade news · ftmo.com
- Can i hold positions overnight or over the weekend · ftmo.com
- Trading objectives and rules · ftmo.com
- Ftr can i trade news · ftmo.com
- Ftr can i hold positions overnight or over the weekend · ftmo.com
- Forbidden trading practices · ftmo.com
- Who is eligible for a live funded account · ftmo.com
Questions
What is FTMO's daily loss limit?
On FTMO's FTMO Challenge: 1-Step 50K account, the daily loss limit is $1,500, ends the account in the evaluation, and the same in the funded stage. Checked on 30 October 2026; FTMO's own pages have the final word.
What kind of drawdown does FTMO use?
On FTMO's FTMO Challenge: 1-Step 50K account, the maximum drawdown is $5,000 trailing, end of day in the evaluation, and the same in the funded stage. Checked on 30 October 2026; FTMO's own pages have the final word.
Does FTMO have a consistency rule?
On FTMO's FTMO Challenge: 1-Step 50K account, the consistency rule is best day ≤ 50% of profit, for passing in the evaluation, and the same in the funded stage. Checked on 30 October 2026; FTMO's own pages have the final word.
What is FTMO's profit target?
On FTMO's FTMO Challenge: 1-Step 50K account, the profit target in the evaluation is $5,000. Checked on 30 October 2026; FTMO's own pages have the final word.
Can you hold trades overnight with FTMO?
On FTMO's FTMO Challenge: 1-Step 50K account: overnight and weekends. Checked on 30 October 2026; FTMO's own pages have the final word.
Can you trade the news with FTMO?
On FTMO's FTMO Challenge: 1-Step 50K account, news trading is allowed in the evaluation and restricted in the funded stage. Checked on 30 October 2026; FTMO's own pages have the final word.